Meghalaya GK Questions and answers
Q.The layer of the atmosphere where the auroras Northern and Southern Lights. occur is the:
a. Troposphere
b. Stratosphere
c. Mesosphere
d. Thermosphere
Answer: d. Thermosphere
Q.The main greenhouse gas responsible for trapping heat in the Earth’s atmosphere is:
a. Oxygen
b. Nitrogen
c. Carbon Dioxide
d. Argon
Answer: c. Carbon Dioxide
Q.Which wind system influences the climate of Meghalaya, bringing moisture-laden air from the Bay of Bengal?
a. Monsoon winds
b. Westerlies
c. Trade winds
d. Foehn winds
Answer: a. Monsoon winds
Q.The heavy monsoon rainfall in Meghalaya can lead to:
a. Earthquakes
b. Cyclones
c. Landslides
d. Droughts
Answer: c. Landslides
Q.Which government agency in Meghalaya is responsible for disaster management?
a. Meghalaya Police
b. Meghalaya Disaster Response Force
c. Meghalaya State Disaster Management Authority
d. Meghalaya Forest Department
Answer: c. Meghalaya State Disaster Management Authority
Q.What is a common method used in Meghalaya to mitigate the impact of heavy rainfall and prevent landslides?
a. Construction of dams
b. Afforestation
c. Use of geothermal energy
d. Urbanization projects
Answer: b. Afforestation
Q.The “Shillong Declaration” focuses on:
a. Promoting tourism
b. Conservation of wildlife
c. Disaster risk reduction
d. Agricultural development
Answer: c. Disaster risk reduction
Q. In case of a natural disaster, what role does the community play in Meghalaya’s disaster management strategy?
a. Providing financial aid
b. Conducting search and rescue operations
c. Evacuating affected areas
d. Collaborating with government agencies
Answer: d. Collaborating with government agencies
Q.Meghalaya is prone to river flooding, especially during the:
a. Summer months
b. Monsoon season
c. Winter months
d. Dry season
Answer: b. Monsoon season
Q.What measures can be taken to manage river flooding in Meghalaya?
a. Construction of embankments
b. Desalination projects
c. Cloud seeding
d. Urban expansion
Answer: a. Construction of embankments
Q.The Disaster Management Act in Meghalaya emphasizes:
a. Punishing those affected by disasters
b. Providing relief and rehabilitation
c. Ignoring early warning systems
d. Encouraging deforestation
Answer: b. Providing relief and rehabilitation
Q.The Meghalaya government conducts regular drills and awareness programs to prepare communities for:
a. Earthquakes
b. Cyclones
c. Landslides
d. Droughts
Answer: c. Landslides
Q.Which communication method is crucial for disseminating timely warnings and information during natural disasters in Meghalaya?
a. Smoke signals
b. Carrier pigeons
c. Radio, television, and social media
d. Morse code
Answer: c. Radio, television, and social media
Q.Which mineral resource is abundant in the Jaintia Hills region of Meghalaya?
a. Coal
b. Limestone
c. Iron ore
d. Bauxite
Answer: a. Coal
Q.Meghalaya is known for its rich deposits of which valuable mineral used in the cement industry?
a. Gypsum
b. Dolomite
c. Quartz
d. Feldspar
Answer: b. Dolomite
